On the floor there was a red carpet variegated with black foliage.

Heavy silence reigned save for an occasional whispering sound caused by voices in the corridor.
"I assure you we're lost.

The waiter told us to turn to the right.

What a barrack of a house!" "Wait a bit; we must have a look.

Room number 401; room number 401!" "Oh, it's this way: 405, 403.